Abstract: A shearing tool includes a first and second shearing portion and a retaining mechanism. The first and second shearing portions are pivotally engaged with each other. The first and second shearing portions are movable relative to each other between a first relative position and a second relative position. The retaining mechanism includes a first retaining portion and a second retaining portion selectively engagable with each other to retain the first and second shearing portions in the second relative position. The first retaining portion is formed on a first retaining member which is pivotally engaged with the first shearing portions. The second retaining portion is formed on a second retaining member which is connected to the second shearing portion.

Abstract: Compound action snips includes include first and second handles pivotally connected to each other, and first and second blades. The first handle includes first and second walls arranged opposite to each other. The second wall includes a recess. The first blade is mounted to the first handle. The second blade is mounted to the second handle. A fastener inserts through the first wall, the first blade, and the second wall. A fixing element is received into the recess and threaded onto the fastener, so that a top surface defined on the fixing element is not exposed out of the second wall of the first handle.

Abstract: Compound action snips include first and second handles pivotally connected to each other, and first and second blades. The first handle includes first and second walls arranged opposite to each other. The second wall includes a recess. The first blade is mounted to the first handle. The second blade is mounted to the second handle. A fastener inserts through the first wall, the first blade, and the second wall. A fixing element is received into the recess and is threaded onto the fastener, so that a top surface defined on the fixing element is not exposed out of the second wall of the first handle.